******: Turkey running around West Linn STUCK with arrow: Need help

munson502 · 06-13-2009, 11:54 AM

About 8 years ago my parents bought 5 turkeys and let them go on our property in West Linn. Over the years they have grown and shrank in numbers (as many as 20). We now estimate there are 2 toms and 3 hens.

One of the Toms is now running around with an arrow in his thigh. We don't hunt these birds, as the popululaiton is not sustained.

I found out today that someone shot one of the Toms with an arrow.

My dad contacted the Audubon Society and the American Wildlife Foundation and they both said they would help if we could catch it.

I tried earlier, but it still runs fast. We have corn leading into the barn and are hoping to trap it. Any ideas?

I'd also LOVE to find out who shot him. Let me know if you recognize the arrow, or know some poachers in West Linn.

Thank you,

Andy

A picture from Today:

About a year ago:

OR_Bo_Huntr · 06-13-2009, 03:03 PM

I really dont think that first picture should be on here....not good, its ammunition

Hopefully we find out who it was

SImudBogger · 06-13-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munson502

I'd also LOVE to find out who shot him. Let me know if you recognize the arrow, or know some poachers in West Linn.

Thank you,

Andy

It is very possible that this bird was legally shot during the season and never recovered. The entire state is open for hunting.

I don't even see an arrow on the first pic.

Quaka Wacka · 06-13-2009, 03:32 PM

On both the above posts.

Either way, I hope your able o catch the bird....

benny boy · 06-13-2009, 06:09 PM

That would be great if the bird can be caught and arrow removed, but I have to agree that saying whomever shot the bird is a "poacher" is a bit extreme. Unless that is, the bird was seen without the arrow since the end of May. Turkeys are very free ranging and although they frequent areas, they do travel around and could have caught that arrow during season on another piece of property. Hope the corn trail in the barn works. Always hate to see an injured animal!

beardbuster · 06-13-2009, 08:50 PM

its obviously not a lethal hit. I would watch it for a few days and see if it knocks the arrow out by itself. Also, the arrow looks like its fiberglass from a youth set up, this would mean a field tip and more than likely it should fall out.

If not, you are going to have to try and trap it somehow. Maybe box, and string trick.

06-13-2009, 11:54 AM	#1
munson502 Cutthroat Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Linn, Oregon Posts: 33	******: Turkey running around West Linn STUCK with arrow: Need help About 8 years ago my parents bought 5 turkeys and let them go on our property in West Linn. Over the years they have grown and shrank in numbers (as many as 20). We now estimate there are 2 toms and 3 hens. One of the Toms is now running around with an arrow in his thigh. We don't hunt these birds, as the popululaiton is not sustained. I found out today that someone shot one of the Toms with an arrow. My dad contacted the Audubon Society and the American Wildlife Foundation and they both said they would help if we could catch it. I tried earlier, but it still runs fast. We have corn leading into the barn and are hoping to trap it. Any ideas? I'd also LOVE to find out who shot him. Let me know if you recognize the arrow, or know some poachers in West Linn. Thank you, Andy A picture from Today: About a year ago: __________________

06-13-2009, 03:03 PM	#2
OR_Bo_Huntr Tuna! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eastside Posts: 1,997	Re: **: Turkey running around West Linn STUCK with arrow: Need help I really dont think that first picture should be on here....not good, its ammunition Hopefully we find out who it was __________________ TEAM- Pending Results Anonymous Member since June 2nd 2010

06-13-2009, 03:32 PM	#4
Quaka Wacka Tuna! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,528	Re: **: Turkey running around West Linn STUCK with arrow: Need help On both the above posts. Either way, I hope your able o catch the bird....

06-13-2009, 06:09 PM	#5
benny boy Chromer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sweet Home, OR Posts: 548	Re: **: Turkey running around West Linn STUCK with arrow: Need help That would be great if the bird can be caught and arrow removed, but I have to agree that saying whomever shot the bird is a "poacher" is a bit extreme. Unless that is, the bird was seen without the arrow since the end of May. Turkeys are very free ranging and although they frequent areas, they do travel around and could have caught that arrow during season on another piece of property. Hope the corn trail in the barn works. Always hate to see an injured animal!

06-13-2009, 08:50 PM	#6
beardbuster Sturgeon Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,956	Re: **: Turkey running around West Linn STUCK with arrow: Need help its obviously not a lethal hit. I would watch it for a few days and see if it knocks the arrow out by itself. Also, the arrow looks like its fiberglass from a youth set up, this would mean a field tip and more than likely it should fall out. If not, you are going to have to try and trap it somehow. Maybe box, and string trick. __________________ I'd rather be a has been, than a never was!

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